Ep 044: I want to be on Ellen's Show with Andrea Pass

“Do not confuse good tactics with good luck.” -- unknownHave you ever gotten into your car and thought let’s go, without having the first idea of where that “go” was? Generally, when you go for a drive you have at least an idea of where you are headed. And certainly, if you’re setting out on a vacation, you have a plan. You know you want to go from Point A to Point B. Let’s say, Michigan to Maine. But how do you get there? Again, you just don’t turn on the car and say – GO. You have GPS, a map, directions of some sort. If you’re like me, you’ll want to take that further. You’ll want to know # of miles, where to stop for the night? Are there sightseeing places you should stop at along the way? How much money do you need to take for gas, food, housing, etc.? This is a plan, a strategy – something to make sure that your vacation will give you what you want. A good time. The same is true for your business. You shouldn’t just start a business and say, “Ok. I have my Facebo...

Ep 042 I Don't Need No Stinkin' Strategies Do I?

“Do not confuse good tactics with good luck.” -- unknownHave you ever gotten into your car and thought let’s go, without having the first idea of where that “go” was? Generally, when you go for a drive you have at least an idea of where you are headed. And certainly, if you’re setting out on a vacation, you have a plan. You know you want to go from Point A to Point B. Let’s say, Michigan to Maine. But how do you get there? Again, you just don’t turn on the car and say – GO. You have GPS, a map, directions of some sort. If you’re like me, you’ll want to take that further. You’ll want to know # of miles, where to stop for the night? Are there sightseeing places you should stop at along the way? How much money do you need to take for gas, food, housing, etc.? This is a plan, a strategy – something to make sure that your vacation will give you what you want. A good time. The same is true for your business. You shouldn’t just start a business and say, “Ok. I have my Facebo...

Ep. 041 with Tammy Sorrento Scams are Everywhere

“I'm scammed almost every day. Or, if not scammed, at the very least someone tries to scam me. Usually more than once a day.” James AltucherThere’s not a day goes by that someone out there is not getting scammed or is trying to scam someone. I get 3-5 calls every day with someone trying to sell me something I didn’t ask for, trying to get my to pay to fix my NON-broken computer, or something else along those lines. What about you?Our guest today is Tammy Sorrento, a Private Investigator and professional who deals with scammers for her business clients. Tammy has been an insurance professional for the past 20 years; experience includes selling insurance, adjusting, mediation, arbitration, litigation, compliance, regulatory reporting audits. She has led and mentored other insurance professionals. Tammy served on the Jacksonville Claims Association in various board positions and was the President 2014 and 2015. She is also an active notary. Tammy used her skills to open a business ...

Ep 040 Peek A Boo with Lacey Nagar

“I think anything is possible if you have the mindset and the will and desire to do it and put the time in.” Roger ClemensMindset is a very important part of running a business and making sure that you have the confidence to get out there and do the things you want to be doing is without doubt the number 1 way to grow and become successful.In today’s conversation we talk about:1.What is an ideal client and why is it so important?2.Each business has their own ideal client. How do you find yours?3.How do we create offers that fit both the wants of our clients and our own needs and passions?Want to get ahold of Lacey?Here's the link for a free 20-minute ideal client clarification assessment we spoke about: bit.ly/idealclientassess.Here's the link for people to apply for my 1:1 program and chat about whether or not it’s a good fit to work together: bit.ly/laceycall.And here's my website: gracefulrising.com and my instagram: @gracefulrisingcoaching-----------------------Want to be fe...

Ep 039 with Tom McCormick Making Lemon Pie or at Least Lemonade

“There is only one boss. The customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” -Sam WaltonIf you’re used to org charts of business with the owners at the top and building down with employees till you reach the bottom where the customers reside, think again. The customers are, or should be, at the top of the chart. Each piece of the design should be geared to focus on those people who pay the bills and keep the company in business – the customers. That is, according to Tom McCormick, our guest this week. Tom McCormick of North Liberty IN Started McCormick Electrical Services in 1999 with $4000 and a 1979 van. He started out doing all types of electrical work until about 2004 when the economy was shifting and he realized realized that not having a sharp focus yes had kept him busy and growing but not profitable.like he would like. With help and encouragement from friends and fellow organizations Tom focused ...

Ep 038 with Andy Medlam Business Can be Successful

Strength and growth come only through continuous effort and struggle. Napoleon HillToday’s podcast is a bit off the beaten track – I’m away for a couple of weeks thanks to the skills of my foot surgeon who has chained me to my bed with no walking for a couple of weeks. Therefore, I reached out to a great friend of mine, Andy Medlam, who is a brilliant business coach and adviser to step in and share his thoughts on business growth. I love his description of himself – he is very down to earth and kind. Here is what his website says about himself: I’m just a regular a guy as you would ever meet, just with a huge passion to make the best possible life for me and those around me. I have a beautiful partner, Michelle, and we live together in Doncaster. We are fortunate enough to have discovered this opportunity and I can honestly say that it’s the best decision I’ve ever made! To be honest one of the best things about this business is I have made some amazing friends and really enj...

Ep 037 The Wizard of Oz and Business with ME

"You have plenty of courage, I am sure," answered Oz. "All you need is confidence in yourself."I have grown up with the Wizard of Oz. I can recite most of the words verbatim. Each one of the characters resonates with me – maybe perhaps the most is the Wizard himself. As a business strategist I am supposed to have the answers to all the questions. Yet, I’m not sure how to get myself where I want to go. I question my choices (at times) and wonder where’s “MY” wizard? Like Dorothy, I know there’s no place like home, but I still want to see what’s over the rainbow. How can I make my business and my life better? Where do I go where there’s no darkness and I can be part of a life where there are horses of a different color?While the Wizard of Oz is renowned as a child’s story of the ages, it also has a lot of underlying meanings, often discussed and argued over by economists, historians and just plain readers. For me, I think there are definitely a lot of parallels between the mo...

Ep 036 Treasure Hunt to Trust with Dave Blum

"Trust takes years to build, seconds to break, and forever to repair."Founder and President of Dr. Clue Treasure Hunts, the world's largest team-building treasure hunt company, Dave Blum earned a B.A. in English from Pomona College in Claremont, California, a professional coaching certification from IPEC, and is immediate past president of Santa Rosa, CA Toastmasters After a three-year stint teaching English in Japan, Dave worked in tourism and the non-profit sector before discovering his destiny as a treasure hunt master, team-building trainer, writer, and speaker. Over the past 23 years, Dave and Dr. Clue have created over 150 teambuilding treasure hunts worldwide, on three continents, for more than 800 clients including Oracle, Cisco, T-Mobile, Bank of America, Apple, Autodesk, and many others. Just a few of Dr. Clue’s treasure hunt locations include Santa Rosa, San Rafael, Healdsburg, San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Orlando, London, Paris, Geneva, India and even Dubai.In toda...

Ep 035 Practice to Success with Susan Bock

Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. Calvin CoolidgeSusan Bock is the Business Success Strategist for women entrepreneurs who want their business to work for them and achieve the income to support their lifestyle. When she speaks, you can tell she knows what she’s talking about – the ups AND downs of business ownership and being an entrepreneur. Through all these lessons learned, Susan has worked on and built her success system by learning her own uniqueness and how to connect that with her ideal client. And that’s our conversation today. How you can learn your own uniqueness and how to find your perfect customer too.In today’s conversation we talk about:1.What happened to her success and why she is uniquely qualified t...

Ep 034 With Ed Becher Keeping the Holidays Safe

If you reveal your secrets to the wind, you should not blame the wind for revealing them to the trees. Kahlil GibranEdward Becher is a retired Marine Corps Master Sergeant currently employed by a big box store handling their loss prevention and shrink. Ed is certified as a Organized Retail Crime Investigator, Human Trafficking Investigator and Social Media Intelligence Analysis. He is also owner of the Center for Protection, Security and Personal Safety which provides training in Executive Protection and Bail Fugitive Recovery.In today’s conversation we talk about:Safety and Security. It started last week and will go on for the next month or so – the holiday season. A time when it is the least secure time of the year. Thefts are high. Stores are on alert for stealing, house break-ins are on the rise and personal safety needs to be maintained closely. Ed shares with us some tips on how to stay safe and have a wonderful holiday season.1.When you are out and about shopping or otherwi...